Systems Analyst

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Systems Analyst for a 12-month contract with its Ottawa-based customer.

Remote in Ottawa, ON


Security Requirement
Plan, coordinate and oversee the design and implementation of enhancements to various systems, including workflows and forms, in support of core organizational functions. Create or update technical documentation (workflow actions, custom scripts, web service calls). Responsible for ensuring that the technical architecture is followed and that services necessary to meet the changing needs of the organization are implemented and maintained.
Provide technical support, guidance, advice, and participates in the areas of scheduling, technical direction, future planning, and standard development practices.
Coordinates system analysis, application development and testing activities through direct and indirect staff
Work in an Agile team of system analysts to deliver bug/fixes, operational enhancements, and new functionality to existing in house software.
Translate business requirements into viable technical solutions.
Use best practices and coding standards. Ensure implementations follow proper corporate design, development and deployment standards and adhere to corporate security policies.
Collaborate with Testing team for testing of overall technical solution.
Ensure all changes are developed in a secure source control process, allowing for deployment and rollback of releases where necessary.
Define levels of security/access control required for technical solution within and across non-production environments.
Leads/Assists in the deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications, utilizing modern DevSecOps practices
Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
Collaborate with Solutions Support team(s) and contribute to Level 3 Support activities for Incident and Problem resolution as required


High-Quality Code and Features
Design, develop, test, and deliver complex software features aligned with product requirements.
Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and meets performance benchmarks.
Contribute to architectural decisions and design reviews.
Test Coverage and Automation
Deliver comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
Create or enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable deployments and faster feedback loops.
Project Ownership and Delivery
3+ years’ experience knowledge and experience in c#, building APIs, Azure and Terraform
3+ years’ experience in IT systems development, full software agile lifecycle or related experience


Assets
Experience working as part of an Agile team with Business Subject Matter Expert, Business Analyst, Solution Architect, Tester, Scrum Master, Product Owner
Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills especially Excel
Experience with automated and/or manual testing
Ability to operate under structured release management frameworks, including the need for various environments, system maintenance, risk avoidance, etc.
Strong ability to translate business questions and requirements into technical solutions
Strong analytical ability with demonstrated application of technical problem solving and analytical tools and techniques. Ability to identify issues and risks and provide options analysis
Experience in an Insurance or Financial Services environment is an asset, but not essential
Experience with Financial Crimes Risk Management is an asset, but not essential


We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes.
Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management.
We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status.